Kathryn stood up and looked directly at Holden.

“That's what Mom intended.

If they push this lawsuit, they'll lose, and if they push me, they'll have even more to worry about.

Tell them to sell their properties and stores while they still can.

Once they're back home, they should see these past few decades as just a dream.

Your injury still needs time to heal, so rest up and stop bad-mouthing us to the housekeeper.

You need to understand your position and face reality.

Marrying my mother was your choice, and it set the course for your life.

You can't blame anyone else.

The Janzen family gained plenty from that union—it was a fair trade.

There’s no room for complaints.” Holden's face flushed with anger and embarrassment.

Kathryn had clearly overheard him grumbling to the servant.

“Kathryn, call Pedro in.

him,” Holden said

at him before replying, “Pedro and I

me or I marry him, there will be no bride price or dowry

any ideas

earns goes to

already told him I don't need a bride price or dowry.”

price?” He had been hoping to talk Pedro

Pedro has is

I need a gift? If anything, it's good

Dad, rest well.

leaving now, and make sure to share what I said with my brothers.” Kathryn

giving the servant some instructions, she and Pedro exited the

the last bite of her apple, Kathryn tossed the core into a nearby trash

tissue

feel so much better,” Kathryn said with a

“Dad's livid.

stay mad

my brothers visit him, he'll complain non-stop, which will just sour

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